James Laws papers
Description
The papers of James Laws contain his diary, dated May 31-Sept. 5, 1855, in which he describes his experiences and observations as a member of the Harstene Relief Expedition in search of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane on board the ship "Release." Also includes some reports for the "Arctic," companion ship of the "Release," as well as some correspondence concerning Dr. Laws' appointment to the "Release," some of his Navy commissions and newspaper clippings.
Dates
- 1855 - 1905
Creator
- Laws, James, 1827-1905 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
James Laws (1827-1905), physician. Collection includes Dr. James Laws' diary, which he kept while being a member of the Harstene Relief Expedition in search of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane on board the ship "Release." Reports for the "Arctic," companion ship of the "Release," as well as some correspondence, some of his Navy commissions and newspaper clippings are also included.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository